Chastise (V):
Pronunciation: chas-tahyz
Word Meaning: Chastise is a verb that means to rebuke or criticize severely, often as a form of punishment or to express disapproval. It involves scolding or reprimanding someone for their actions.
Uses in Sentence:
- The teacher had to chastise the students for their disruptive behavior in class.
- The manager decided to chastise the employee for consistently failing to meet deadlines.
- Parents sometimes need to chastise their children to teach them the importance of discipline.
Synonyms:
- Reprimand
- Scold
- Rebuke
- Reprove
- Condemn
Antonyms:
- Praise
- Applaud
- Encourage
- Commend
- Approve
Word Meaning in Hindi: In Hindi, “Chastise” can be translated as “डाँटना” (Daṇṭanā) or “आड़त बदलना” (Āṛat Badalnā).
Word Uses in Hindi:
- शिक्षक को छात्रों को कक्षा में उनके व्यवहार के लिए डाँटना पड़ा। (The teacher had to chastise the students for their disruptive behavior in class.)
- प्रबंधक ने नियमित रूप से समय सीमा को पूरा नहीं करने के लिए कर्मचारी को डाँटा। (The manager decided to chastise the employee for consistently failing to meet deadlines.)
- माता-पिता को कभी-कभी अपने बच्चों को अनुशासन के महत्व को सिखाने के लिए उन्हें डाँटना पड़ता है। (Parents sometimes need to chastise their children to teach them the importance of discipline.)